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WRC rejects Ballymaloe Cookery School discrimination complaint

By Aoife Loughran

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The Workplace Relations Commission found for Ballymaloe Cookery School in a family-status discrimination complaint by employee Julija Makejeva, in a decision dated 12 November 2025. No award was recorded. Makejeva alleged discrimination in promotion and conditions of employment, citing changes to her duties, work location and hours. The school denied discrimination and said the reassignment reflected operational needs. The adjudicator found the assigned duties were within her contract and that she had not established a case of discrimination.

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